Structural Stress Analysis Lead

Description: Structural Stress Analysis Lead (L5) We are currently seeking a Structural Stress Analysis Lead for our Greenville, TX location.L3Harris is seeking qualified individuals to join our Aeronautical Systems Engineering team as a Lead Structural Engineer. In this role, you will perform structural analysis of aircraft structure using classical analysis methods to develop free body diagrams, calculate internal loads and stresses, and write margins of safety. Structural Engineers have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft modifications on various aircraft platforms.Essential Functions:Use classical hand analysis and/or create finite element models to predict internal loads, displacements, and stresses for complex structure

Collaborate with Design Engineers to substantiate aircraft modifications and installations and ensure the design meets airworthiness requirements

Document structural analysis in formal reports to show compliance with airworthiness requirements and develop structural tests and post-process the results to establish allowable strength data

Mentor and lead other engineers in performing structural analysis

Estimate engineering labor hours for formal bids and manage labor forecasts for a small team of engineers

Must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance

Qualifications:US Citizenship

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering, or related engineering field at an accredited university

Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Able to generate free body diagrams and calculate internal loads and stresses

Must be able to travel to and from flight line and work in aircraft hangar environments (some positions will require the ability to board/exit aircraft)

Willingness to travel

Preferred Additional Skills:

A minimum of 10 years of relevant aircraft structural analysis

Finite element modeling with commercial software, including PATRAN and NASTRAN

Automating calculations using VBA in Excel or another programming language

Crack growth analysis with commercial software, including AFGROW or NASGRO

Reviewing engineering design data with CAD and PLM software, including NX and Teamcenter

Structural substantiation of aircraft structure with classical analysis

Exposure to FAA or military airworthiness requirements for static strength

Experience in engineering leadership

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.